Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi what kind of log do you need to keep, I mean what information do you need to have. I have a very simple program which keeps track of your reading, time of reading and dosage! medicare issue > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology to > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because it > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This is > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > attention of Medicare. > Jerry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi what kind of log do you need to keep, I mean what information do you need to have. I have a very simple program which keeps track of your reading, time of reading and dosage! medicare issue > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology to > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because it > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This is > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > attention of Medicare. > Jerry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi what kind of log do you need to keep, I mean what information do you need to have. I have a very simple program which keeps track of your reading, time of reading and dosage! medicare issue > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology to > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because it > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This is > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > attention of Medicare. > Jerry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi, There's also a free web site you can sign up for and log all of your diabetes and doctors visits ect. The web site is www.dialog.com I think everyone should check it out, it's very nice. At 09:39 PM 10/19/2005, you wrote: >Hi >what kind of log do you need to keep, I mean what information do you need to >have. >I have a very simple program which keeps track of your reading, time of >reading and dosage! > > > medicare issue > > > > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology >to > > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because >it > > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This >is > > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > > attention of Medicare. > > Jerry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi, There's also a free web site you can sign up for and log all of your diabetes and doctors visits ect. The web site is www.dialog.com I think everyone should check it out, it's very nice. At 09:39 PM 10/19/2005, you wrote: >Hi >what kind of log do you need to keep, I mean what information do you need to >have. >I have a very simple program which keeps track of your reading, time of >reading and dosage! > > > medicare issue > > > > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology >to > > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because >it > > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This >is > > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > > attention of Medicare. > > Jerry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Guess blind persons might have to use a typewriter or dictate their log to an amanuensis. I'm sorry but this is not an insurmountable problem. Mike medicare issue > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology > to > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because > it > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This > is > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > attention of Medicare. > Jerry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Guess blind persons might have to use a typewriter or dictate their log to an amanuensis. I'm sorry but this is not an insurmountable problem. Mike medicare issue > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology > to > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because > it > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This > is > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > attention of Medicare. > Jerry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Guess blind persons might have to use a typewriter or dictate their log to an amanuensis. I'm sorry but this is not an insurmountable problem. Mike medicare issue > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology > to > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because > it > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This > is > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > attention of Medicare. > Jerry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 It is really quite easy to make your own log on your computer-just put it in columns. Re: medicare issue Guess blind persons might have to use a typewriter or dictate their log to an amanuensis. I'm sorry but this is not an insurmountable problem. Mike medicare issue > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology > to > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because > it > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This > is > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > attention of Medicare. > Jerry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 It is really quite easy to make your own log on your computer-just put it in columns. Re: medicare issue Guess blind persons might have to use a typewriter or dictate their log to an amanuensis. I'm sorry but this is not an insurmountable problem. Mike medicare issue > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology > to > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because > it > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This > is > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > attention of Medicare. > Jerry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 It is really quite easy to make your own log on your computer-just put it in columns. Re: medicare issue Guess blind persons might have to use a typewriter or dictate their log to an amanuensis. I'm sorry but this is not an insurmountable problem. Mike medicare issue > When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is > requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology > to > download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because > it > is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This > is > a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > attention of Medicare. > Jerry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I use my BrailleNote to keep a log and, as Mike said, clean up the formatting a bit when I transfer it to the computer. If you know how to use tables in Word it's even easier to make it nicely formatted for your doctor or whoever else needs to see it. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I use my BrailleNote to keep a log and, as Mike said, clean up the formatting a bit when I transfer it to the computer. If you know how to use tables in Word it's even easier to make it nicely formatted for your doctor or whoever else needs to see it. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I use my BrailleNote to keep a log and, as Mike said, clean up the formatting a bit when I transfer it to the computer. If you know how to use tables in Word it's even easier to make it nicely formatted for your doctor or whoever else needs to see it. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Right. That's what I do. In fact, I put it on my Braille Lite and download to the computer where I reformat and print it out. I think I keep a better log than most of my doctor's diabetic patients do. Mike medicare issue > > >> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is >> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology >> to >> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because >> it >> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This >> is >> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >> attention of Medicare. >> Jerry >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Right. That's what I do. In fact, I put it on my Braille Lite and download to the computer where I reformat and print it out. I think I keep a better log than most of my doctor's diabetic patients do. Mike medicare issue > > >> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is >> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology >> to >> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because >> it >> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This >> is >> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >> attention of Medicare. >> Jerry >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Right. That's what I do. In fact, I put it on my Braille Lite and download to the computer where I reformat and print it out. I think I keep a better log than most of my doctor's diabetic patients do. Mike medicare issue > > >> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is >> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology >> to >> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because >> it >> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This >> is >> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >> attention of Medicare. >> Jerry >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 This would be further governmental intrusion into a person's life. Once a person masters blood glucose level control, it is not necessary to keep a daily log. One only needs to do charting when blood glucose levels do not fit with what he knows should be achieved through carb counting and medication dosing, even though the diabetic does frequentnt finger pricks and blood glucose monitor readings to ascertain their situation. I do an average of 6 finger pricks per day and some times more, since the only way I can know for sure what my blood glucose level is by the use of a blood glucose monitor or sugar monitor as some call it. medicare issue > > >> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is >> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology > to >> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because > it >> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This > is >> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >> attention of Medicare. >> Jerry >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 This would be further governmental intrusion into a person's life. Once a person masters blood glucose level control, it is not necessary to keep a daily log. One only needs to do charting when blood glucose levels do not fit with what he knows should be achieved through carb counting and medication dosing, even though the diabetic does frequentnt finger pricks and blood glucose monitor readings to ascertain their situation. I do an average of 6 finger pricks per day and some times more, since the only way I can know for sure what my blood glucose level is by the use of a blood glucose monitor or sugar monitor as some call it. medicare issue > > >> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare is >> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology > to >> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, because > it >> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. This > is >> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >> attention of Medicare. >> Jerry >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I disagree with you here. A log can help you spot trends. Mike medicare issue >> >> >>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>> is >>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology >> to >>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>> because >> it >>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>> This >> is >>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>> attention of Medicare. >>> Jerry >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I disagree with you here. A log can help you spot trends. Mike medicare issue >> >> >>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>> is >>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology >> to >>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>> because >> it >>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>> This >> is >>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>> attention of Medicare. >>> Jerry >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Of course you disagree. However if you keep your two hour postprandial at 120 or less your A1C will be 5.5 or lower. If your two hour post prandial level is 140 or higher you need to take immediate action to lower it like exercise or insulin to get it down around 100. If you know and abide by these facts, there is no need to chart. medicare issue >>> >>> >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>>> is >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >>>> technology >>> to >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>>> because >>> it >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>>> This >>> is >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>>> attention of Medicare. >>>> Jerry >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Of course you disagree. However if you keep your two hour postprandial at 120 or less your A1C will be 5.5 or lower. If your two hour post prandial level is 140 or higher you need to take immediate action to lower it like exercise or insulin to get it down around 100. If you know and abide by these facts, there is no need to chart. medicare issue >>> >>> >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>>> is >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >>>> technology >>> to >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>>> because >>> it >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>>> This >>> is >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>>> attention of Medicare. >>>> Jerry >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I disagree Harry, It is always good for the doc too see your log so he/she can ascertain trends. Re: medicare issue I disagree with you here. A log can help you spot trends. Mike medicare issue >> >> >>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>> is >>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology >> to >>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>> because >> it >>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>> This >> is >>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>> attention of Medicare. >>> Jerry >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I disagree Harry, It is always good for the doc too see your log so he/she can ascertain trends. Re: medicare issue I disagree with you here. A log can help you spot trends. Mike medicare issue >> >> >>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>> is >>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology >> to >>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>> because >> it >>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>> This >> is >>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>> attention of Medicare. >>> Jerry >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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